Peter had another good day today. His mouth and throat are feeling better so he is eating and drinking more. His hair is thinning; I asked him to warn me ahead of time when he loses most of it. I want to be prepared.
Today he started retaining fluid in his ankles and feet. The put him on a diuretic and told him to drink more water. When a diuretic and extra water are combined it means many more trips to the bathroom. So Peter and his pole "Herb" visit the bathroom on a very regular basis. All of this is an expected side effect from all the treatments he has been getting. Moving around more will also help to decrease the swelling.
Heather was in today and she stayed while I went home early. It was a good time for Peter & Heather to visit.
I came back later with Cindi and Debbie. We visited with him for about an hour and then we went to Carrabas for dinner. It sure is nice to have friends and family close by. It helps both of us to have visitors. Even though Peter cannot leave the unit, over the course of 24 hours he sees and talks to more people than I do. Usually if I am not at the hospital, I am back at the hotel room. I'm not one to eat out by myself so I eat the main meal at the hospital (by myself) and then have a small dinner. Since I'm not big on cooking I usually eat fruit and cheese or peanut butter.
We're gonna make it through this little hiccup in our lives and be better for it.
Thanks again for your love and support.
Wendy
3 comments:
Wendy/Peter,
Well, good morning Wendy/Peter. I hope today is as good if not better than yesterday, and that they just keep getting better from here on out. I have caught up on the blogs and found that I can post comments to (both of) yours so I will let Joe know in case anyone needs help figuring it out or just wants me to do it for them. Wendy, do you have access to Peter’s page, should I be posting there? I am interested to hear Peter’s ‘guy story’, should I send an e-mail (and if so, where to)? I am sorry to hear about the hair, but expect you (both) to keep up your great spirit, hope, and energy, which is such an inspiration to many of us. It fosters a better spirit and hope in those who can follow your example in the midst of such a trial. Great smile on Peter’s blog-posted pic, by the way. I think Joe printed it and I’ve seen copies around the office.
Wendy, I look forward to meeting you in person some day. And Peter, I look forward to seeing you back at the office (or at least around town) again as soon as health restrictions permit.
Be Well,
- Carl D.S.
Peter and Wendy,
You are doing a great job with the blog - thanks! I am so glad to hear that Peter is having some good days, or at least partial good periods during the days.
Roy & I are really looking forward to visiting with you guys. Roy is still very sick with a bad cold. It looks like I might escape catching it, so I will likely come by this week for a visit.
Keep up the good spirits!
Love, Arlene & Roy
Peter & Wendy:
We are following your blog and your progress. It looks like things are going pretty well. We have sent out Wendys email address and hope that is working out.
Best Regards:
Joe R
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